Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-10-15
EEx FIVE YEARS.
A ChuEch's Farewell to Hts Pastor
Pleasing Testimonial of Regard
Parting Resolutions.

| A ChuHch's Farewell to Hts Pastor
| Pleasing Testimonials of Regard
Parting Resolutions.
The following from the Baldwinsviile Ga
| zette and Farmer Journal of Baldwinsville,
Onondaga county, New York, September 90,
| will be interesting to the many friends of the
young clergyman, who is a con of Mr.. Will
| liam Franklin, the merchant tailor of this
| city, aud has large circle of we'll wishers.
it is from the Lysander correspondence of
| the paper:
At meeting of the Congregational church
| and society of this place, held last evening
/ to bid farewell to Rev. J. L. Franklin, for the
past Eve years pastor of the same, the attend
ance was large. About O'Clock the assem-
| bly, was called to order and Mr.. William Cul-
yer chosen to preside After prayer and
singing Rev. Mr.. King, of the Methodist
4 church in this place. made some feeling and
| appropriate remarks, presenting to Mr..
Franklin a volume of church history as a
| token of his friendship and regard. Other
| remarks followed, then a group of Rogers
statuary, the gift of few of Mr.. Franklin 3
| many warm friends in the church and society,
| was presented by Rev. Mr.. Olmstead, of Os-
| weeo Falls, in neat speech Astounding in ia
| seriousness and good humor, to which Mr..
Franklin as happily responded. The follow
| ing preamble and resolutions were presented
| by Mr.. r. L. Smith and unanimously adopt
ed by a rising vote:
Whereas Rev. j. L. Franklin, called, ordained
here and duly installed pastor of this church. has,
after five years of faithful service rendered his
gnation. the same has been accepted and the reia-
| tion then formed has been dissolved; and
whereas, Much as we may regret that such sep
aration becomes necessary the request as made by
him left no alternative for but to grant it. And
at this time we, as q church and society wish to
give expression OF our appreciation OF his SER
vices and the esteem and regard in which we have
held him. Our relations in the church and in the
and responsibilities that he took upon himself
Christian minister have been well and faithfully
| character, especially among the young, have met
with marked success the results are noticeable in
this community. The forming of associations dur
ing the winter months for the purpose of study and
great interest, have not only been pleasant but
beneficial in results The compiling and publishing
Of manual of this church with statistics and mat
ters of interest dating back to the early abllsh
ment of the churches in this place, one Of which,
this church, was formed, "a work requiring much
patience and labor is well deserving Of honorable
Resolved, That the thanks Of the church and So
ciety are heartily rendered to Rev. L. Franklin
for these valuable services these unsefsh labors
60 acceptably rendered.
Resolved, That as he goes from US it is with the
assurance that the associations and the pleasing in
cdents Of the time spent together will be treasured
will follow him wherever he may go.
Resolved, That these resolutions be entered upon
the minutes of the church and a copy OF the same
presented to Mr.. Franklin.
After this the meeting was resolved into
social aud adjourned to the church parlors,
where refreshments were served, at a late hour
all bidding goodbye to beloved pastor.